Assistant Farm Manager - Timaru
Accommodation is available - no pets
Applicants must be physically fit.Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test.
Applicants must provide a CV.
Must have a driver licence
Candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant experience
Key Responsibilities- Staff Management
Assist the farm manager to operate the farm so as to maintain a team of quality staff, who are productive, happy and enhance that farm’s reputation as an employer, including:
- Milk Production – Feeding
Assist the farm manager to collect and use information to manage herd feeding, so that farm targets are met, including: ,
- Milk Production – Milk harvesting.
- Milk Production – Milk quality
- Stock management – Animal health and welfare
Assisting with the management of the animals on farm as directed by farm manager, including:
- Stock management – Seasonal management requirements
- Stock management – Other stock management requirements
- Understand the requirements of managing the different classes of stock and assist with all stock management as directed by farm manager,
- Environmental management
- Assist with all environmental compliance as directed by farm manager or outlined in the Farm Systems Manual
- Health and Safety
- Maintain a tidy workplace
Look after the farm equipment and environment as directed by the farm manager or outlined in the Farm Systems Manual
Please contact us for a full detailed Job Description
Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.